Meeting Highlights Importance of Open Data in Promoting Transparency, Supporting Digital Transition

Muscat, 16 Nov 2025 (ONA) --- The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology today organized an open data meeting to promote transparency, enhance the availability of data to members of the public, support digital transition and innovation, enable data-driven decision-making and develop national capabilities in data management, in addition to boosting digital development in government institutions.

The meeting was held under the auspices of Dr. Nasser Rashid Al Maawali, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy. It was attended by representatives of government departments.

The meeting saw the felicitation of government institutions that excelled at the National Open Data Portal—in appreciation for their efforts in publishing and updating data in accordance with quality and transparency standards.

The event included a review of the experiences of some government units in the field of open data. The presentations highlighted prominent practices and challenges in developing and updating data management systems.

The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology gave a presentation featuring the criteria for evaluating government units in terms of open data management, as part of the assessment of adherence to criteria related to publishing and updating standards.

The meeting also included panel discussion in which representatives of government institutions exchanged views and discussed ways to enhance cooperation and expand the scope of published data in a manner that benefits decision-makers, the research community and entrepreneurs.

--- Ends/Bishara